Explore Microsorum & Leptochilus Fern Collection
Pretty little epiphyt, with skinny, lancelated fronds on wiry creeping rhizomes. The orange sori occurs occasionally along the leaf margin. Their diminutive size and preference for humidity makes them terrific terrarium plants and also a good greenhouse subject.
It seems fairly easy to grow under intermediate conditions. Perform well in open-epiphyt mix, or mounted on a tree-fern plaque or wet vine branch using high quality sphagnum.
Offered are mature plants, established in 3" pot
This awesome fern endemics to upper parts of SE Asia, rather rare in nature and still not seen in cultivation. Its fronds can grow up to hand size and are stunning with , metallic gray color with deep green veins. The fronds slowly rise from hairy flatten rhizomes.
This fern usually found on mossy rock by streams so require relatively high humidity and partial shade to grow well, probably be a good medium to large terrarium candidate. If grown in pot, choose very coarse, porous epiphyt mix and top with high quality sphagnum.
Offered are divisions, established in 4" pot
Truly unique lithophytic fern that we brought back from Indonesia in 2022. This species makes a slow-spreading, evergreen rock cover. The stiff rhizome nestle on the mossy rock, giving rise to 5" tall, leathery leaves with stunning broad white margins.
It is a very attractive fern ideal for a small statured vertical accent in the sophisticated terrarium. Does best under low light level and can also grow submerge as an aquatic plant if provide pure and cool water.
Offered are mature plants, established in 4" pot
This fern is widely cultivated under the name Microsorum pteropus or Java Fern. In fact, it is a highly variable species with numerous different geographic varieties that vary in leaf size and shape. Our selection is a specimen collected in Peninsular Malaysia, with distinctive, heavily textured, broad rippled fronds that eventually change to trident shape when mature. With good light and nutritions, new growth is also in red-orange color.
This fern is a lithophyt so require very coarse, porous media to do well. Can also grow submerge as an aquatic plant if provide cool and pure water.
Offers are mature plants, established in 4" pot
This is not the common Crocodile Fern, Microsorum muscifolium. In stead it is Leptochilus, a very closed-related genus to Microsorum, from montane forest of North-Eastern Myanmar. Besides the crocodile texture, the fronds are in orange color when young. Fertile fronds (spore-bearing leaves) are narrower and rise occasionally above the regular fronds.
It is great as a terrarium plant as its fronds can grow to 5'' long and does not spread grow too quickly. Perform well as lithophytic fern under partial shade. Can also grow submerge as an aquatic plant if provide cool and pure water supply.
Offered are mature plants, established in 3" pot
This decorative epiphytic fern bears shiny, lancelate 4-5" fronds rise from short stout rhizome creeping well on mossy rock or wet vine branch. The paddle-shaped spore-bearing fronds occur occasionally with brownish sori underside.
It requires relatively high humidity and low light level to grow well. Can also grow submerge if provide pure and cool water. Not invasive nor rampant.
Offered are mature plants, established in 3" pot
An old cultivar not often seen in cultivation, characterized by large creeping rhizomes topped with leathery, flared strap, rippled fronds (usually a foot long).
It is a slow growing fern. Rather touchy when allow settle down in new places, but once establised, tolerate for some neglect. Perform well under light shade and care should not be overwatered.
Offered are mature plants, established in 6" pot
An elegant old cultivar with jade-liked flat strap fronds terminate in fabulous crests. Can grow up to 10-12" high.
It is a good candidate to try to grow in this specie as it is always a vigorous grower and far more tolerant of low humidity than other varieties.
Offered are mature plants, established in 4" pot
This spectacular variety developed and cultivated by Philippines collectors. It has various forms as it does not always stay true to form from spore propagation. Our selection is medium-large grower stunning with fabulous crests.
It is best suit for basket culture. Perform well in above average humidity with good air movement.
Offered are starter plants, established in 6" pot
Better say this represents the regular form of Microsorum punctatum, characterized by lancelate and leathery, 5-8" long strap fronds in pale green rise from short stout creeping rhizomes.
It is a good candidate to try to grow in this specie as it is always a vigorous grower and far more tolerant of low humidity than other varieties.
Offered are mature plants, established in 4" pot
Newly introduced hybrid between Microsorum siamense and Microsorum thailandicum, the two magnificent, iridescent species endemic to South Thailand. This new fern bears wider fronds up to 1.5" across, which derived from the Siamense, but much longer, even than the Thailandicum! They can grow to 2 ft. long and when grown in suitable conditions, will show nice metallic blue color and become very impressive specimen.
We found this new hybrid well acclimates to home cultivation when compared with their parents, though it is advised to maintain above average humidity for the best coloration. Care should be exercised to not overwater. Adding a percentage of limestone chippings into the growing mix is recommended to promote growth and leaf color.
Offered are mature plants, established in 4" pot
Another cool iridescent fern with glossy, metallic blue, narrow strap fronds reaching 6-8" cm. It is a tight grower spreads slowly via wiry creeping rhizomes.
It requires relatively high humidity to grow well, thus, performs well in most terrarium conditions. Like so many of similar cliff/crevice dwelling species, great care should be exercised to not overwater. Adding a percentage of limestone chippings into the growing mix is recommended; promote growth and leaf color.
Offered are mature plants, established in 4" pot
Dramatic and unique variety rarely seen in cultivation now. Its upright, 2" across fronds come with heavily twisted appearance and each ending in a fancy petticoat-like crest. Mature to 12'' in height.
Similar to other Microsorum punctatum cultivars, this fern is an easy grower in warm and moist environement under light shade. Care should not be overwatered.
Offered are starter plants, established in 4" pot
Huge fern with stiff and lobbed fronds that can grow up to 3 ft. long! Will be very spectacular in a basket as it is a tight grower new growth densely rise in the center. Can make an impressive botanical masterpiece when well care!
It does exceedingly well in moist environment and good air flowing. Slow to start, but once established, tolerates for some neglect.
Offered are starter plants, established in 6" pot
Exclusive collection of the "Kinnaree", a hybrid between Microsorum punctatum "Mermaid Tail" and wild plant collected from Southern Thailand. Our selected variegated Kinnaree bear stunningly beautiful cream variegation on the margins and splash down to the centre. The variegation is stable, not fade or turn into green even feeding high Nitrogen fertilizer. As the plants are larger, the cream edges also extends and elongated so well grown plants are very spectacular!
Because of its size and growth habit, it is best suit for large hanging basket. Providing good humidity and perfect air movement, it can be a botanical masterpiece in a year!
Offered are starter plants, established in 6" pot
Our exceptionally beautiful selection of cream-and-green variegated form; creates some leaves that are nearly fully white with green markings and other leaves green with white marbling.
Unlike the regular green form, this variegated form has much slower growth and not hardy enough as the regular form can do. It seems does best in bright ambient light and above average humidity. Available in limited supply!
Offered are divisions, established in 4" pot
Handsome iridescent species reported from karst limestone of furthest South Thailand, published in 2009. When grown in suitable condition, Its glossy, pointed fronds are in nice metallic blue color. It is a tight grower spreads slowly via wiry creeping rhizomes.
It requires relatively high humidity to grow well, thus, performs well in most terrarium conditions. Like so many of similar cliff/crevice dwelling species, great care should be exercised to not overwater. Adding a percentage of limestone chippings into the growing mix is recommended; promote growth and leaf color.
Offered are mature plants, established in 4" pot
A cool species collected from the Philippines a couple of years ago. It should be classified as a member of crocodile textured species like Microsorum muscifolium, with lancelate and leathery, fairly stiff fronds in deep green and sometimes terminates with crested tips.
It is an easy grower, but seem to grow best in above average humidity under partial shade. Demand lots of water once established.
Offered are mature plants, established in 3" pot
This amazing fern is stunning with shiny crocodile texture on long sward fronds, reaching 20". It spreads via very short stout rhizomes, making a nice specimen when well care.
It is an easy grower, but seem to grow best in above average humidity under partial shade. Demand lots of water once established.
Offered are mature plants, established in 4" pot
Probably the most impressive variety of our Microsorum punctatum collection, with overlapping terminal crest giving the effect of an insane hairdresser's attempt to perm an afro with sea kelp.
Offered are sporelling plants can make 10" high and 15" wide clump, but rather a slower grower. Best in good air movement and humidity.
Offered are starter plants, established in 6" pot
This newly introduced variety is hybrid between Microsorum punctatum "Mermaid Tail" and wild plant collected from Southern Thailand. "Kinnaree" is the name of angel in Thai traditional tale that has large long wings. Hence its name, this new hybrid has dramatic crested tips. Matures to 3-4 ft. in height and diameter.
Because of its size and growth habit, it is best suit for large hanging basket. Providing good humidity and perfect air movement, it can be a botanical masterpiece in a year!
Offered are starter plants, established in 6" pot
One of our best selection of variegated fern. Although they are just an ordinary form of Microsorum punctatum, the yellow marbling variegation makes its elongated, tongue fronds become a stunning, gorgeous plant! The fronds can grow up to 2 ft. long.
Despite low growing, it seems fairly easy for warm, humid, well-drained conditions. Available in limited supply!
Offered are divisions, established in 4" pot
Newly introduced variety forms strong woody surface root stalks arise dramatic ranks of tall membraneous erect strap fronds with their entire undulating glossed margins heavily toothed.
It is a good candidate to try to grow in this specie as it is always a vigorous grower and far more tolerant of low humidity than other varieties.
Offered are mature plants, established in 4" pot
This pretty little epihytic fern hails from Western Myanmar. It bears upright, crocodile texture fronds that will not get over than 4" can also be smaller by cutting main rhizomes.
It spreads very well on moist compost, but be sure it will not invasive or rampant. Requires relatively high humidity and low light level to grow well.
Offered are mature plants, established in 3" pot
A fairly new showy Indonesian species from limestone areas of Central Sumatra. Now is still quiet rare in cultivation. Its hallmark is pointed, succulent fronds in bluish-green color rise from short creeping rhizome. Can make 10" high and wide clump, but very slow growing.
It requires relatively high humidity to grow well, thus, performs well in most terrarium conditions. Like so many of similar cliff/crevice dwelling species, great care should be exercised to not overwater. Adding a percentage of limestone chippings into the growing mix is recommended; promote growth and leaf color.
Offered are mature plants, established in 4" pot